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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5, pp. 115-139.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the basis of government depend upon according to Locke?
(a) The need for order.
(b) The prevention of cruelty.
(c) The origin of property.
(d) The sanctity of marriage.

2. What is Filmer's basis for the rule of princes?
(a) That they have the qualifications of good leadership.
(b) That they inherited the right to rule as descendants of Adam.
(c) That they have power and riches.
(d) That they inherit the kingdoms of their fathers.

3. What does Filmer's logic imply about succeeding monarchs?
(a) They win the right to rule through a debate.
(b) They get their rights to rule from the first monarch.
(c) They must prove their right to rule through one-on-one combat.
(d) They are much weaker than the first monarch.

4. What penalties can laws sometimes include?
(a) The death penalty.
(b) The loss of speech.
(c) The loss of a child.
(d) The loss of marriage.

5. Who is described by Filmer as possibly having absolute power as a monarch?
(a) A property owner.
(b) Adam.
(c) King James.
(d) Eve.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do most laws exist for?

2. Who does Filmer think is an ideal monarch?

3. What right does Locke believe all men have?

4. What rights does Filmer believe should be given to the descendants of the heir?

5. What does Locke think the kind of punishment should be for a transgression less than murder?

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